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<blockquote data-quote="Jnm300ultra" data-source="post: 1954922" data-attributes="member: 88071"><p>My advice would be never go heavier than a 3B or a 4. The barrel at the muzzle end is .700. My 3B blank is 4 pounds and I believe the fluting only saved .25 pounds. The cf barrel is much lighter than a 3B or 4. A number 2 barrel is still lighter than a cf barrel but should probably be only good for a mountain rifle, 2-3 shots and let it cool. Here's my experience with my Gap 300 Win Mag, Defiance action, Bartlein 3B 26" with a APA micro bastard brake. The barrel is fluted. Bell and Carlson stock, Leupold VX6 3-18-50,Talley light weight rings/ mounts, Harris 9-13 bipod, sling with 4 rounds attached, and 3 rounds in the gun it's at 10.5 pounds. I had a Nightforce 5.5-22-56mm scope and a steel 20 moa base and the rifle weighed in at 12 pounds, I sold the scope and removed the base -1.5 pounds. The easiest way to make a rifle heavy is put a large scope on it. I also have a Christensen Ridgeline in 280 Ackley. The rifle is 7 pounds and I put a Meopta Optika 6 4-27-50 now it's at 9.5 pounds.Christensen said the rifle weight was 6.8 pounds, not true. The scope is to heavy for a light weight hunting rifle. If you want it to be a light weight long range rifle go with the cf barrel, get a light weight stock, with no adjustments in stock it adds up fast. Also pay attention to your scope choices. Good luck with your build.</p><p>Jason</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Jnm300ultra, post: 1954922, member: 88071"] My advice would be never go heavier than a 3B or a 4. The barrel at the muzzle end is .700. My 3B blank is 4 pounds and I believe the fluting only saved .25 pounds. The cf barrel is much lighter than a 3B or 4. A number 2 barrel is still lighter than a cf barrel but should probably be only good for a mountain rifle, 2-3 shots and let it cool. Here’s my experience with my Gap 300 Win Mag, Defiance action, Bartlein 3B 26” with a APA micro bastard brake. The barrel is fluted. Bell and Carlson stock, Leupold VX6 3-18-50,Talley light weight rings/ mounts, Harris 9-13 bipod, sling with 4 rounds attached, and 3 rounds in the gun it’s at 10.5 pounds. I had a Nightforce 5.5-22-56mm scope and a steel 20 moa base and the rifle weighed in at 12 pounds, I sold the scope and removed the base -1.5 pounds. The easiest way to make a rifle heavy is put a large scope on it. I also have a Christensen Ridgeline in 280 Ackley. The rifle is 7 pounds and I put a Meopta Optika 6 4-27-50 now it’s at 9.5 pounds.Christensen said the rifle weight was 6.8 pounds, not true. The scope is to heavy for a light weight hunting rifle. If you want it to be a light weight long range rifle go with the cf barrel, get a light weight stock, with no adjustments in stock it adds up fast. Also pay attention to your scope choices. Good luck with your build. Jason [/QUOTE]
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